[Exhibition Invitation for Railway-Related Companies] Recruitment-Linked Event 'Railway Industry Exploration Fair 2026' Opens August 7; 3,000 Future Railway Talents and Top Science Students to Gather

Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will hold the recruitment-linked event 'Railway Industry Exploration Fair 2026' for three days starting August 7 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). We are seeking 50 exhibiting companies (on a first-come, first-served basis). The 'National High School Railway Model Contest 2026,' which attracts approximately 10,000 visitors, will be held concurrently. In partnership with 'Akariku,' a job-seeking site specializing in graduate and science students, we expect to attract approximately 3,000 students, including those with an extremely high interest in railways and top-tier science students. Exclusive benefits for exhibitors, such as a networking party with educators, are also available.

The greatest appeal of this event is the ability to directly appeal to future talent with extreme expertise and interest in railways by holding it on the same days and in the same Shinjuku Sumitomo Building as the 'National High School Railway Model Contest 2026.' We provide a venue for talent matching at a relatively affordable price of 1.2 million yen (excluding tax) for the full three days compared to other recruitment events, featuring booths centered on company information sessions.

■ 'Railway Industry Exploration Fair 2026' Event Overview
Dates: August 7 (Fri) – 9 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall (B2F Shinjuku Sumitomo Building. Directly connected to the station, all-weather indoor space)
Target: Approximately 3,000 students primarily graduating in March 2028 (High school sophomores, university juniors, technical college seniors, etc.)

■ 4 Key Benefits of Exhibiting
(1) Direct Approach to High-Interest Groups
By holding the event concurrently in the same building as the 'National High School Railway Model Contest 2026' (180 schools participated last year with approx. 10,000 visitors), you can directly reach future talent with deep knowledge of railways. We will also directly approach approximately 2,000 students who attended the Railway Technology Exhibition 2025.
(2) [Exclusive Benefit] Invitation to Networking Party with Educators and Students
Exhibitors will be exclusively invited to a networking party with faculty members from participating schools of the 'National High School Railway Model Contest' and university professors. This is a valuable opportunity to build direct relationships with key persons in human resource development and students.
(3) Overwhelming Cost Performance (1.2 million yen for 3 days!)
We provide basic booths equipped with meeting tables and chairs for 1.2 million yen (excluding tax) to the first 50 companies.